Creating a flawless base starts with understanding colour correction. Whether you’re targeting dark circles, dullness, or uneven skin tone, choosing the right corrector shade and the right powder to set it can completely transform your makeup routine.
With our colour-correcting concealers and powders available in Pink, Peach, and Banana, plus both loose and pressed powder formulas, it’s easy to customise your routine to suit your skin tone, undertone, and lifestyle. Here’s your guide to finding the perfect match.
Which Colour Corrector Shade is Right for You?
Choosing the right shade of colour corrector can make all the difference in creating a flawless complexion. We’ve crafted our colour-correcting concealers and powders in Pink, Peach, and Banana to neutralise unwanted tones such as darkness, dullness, and discolouration, so your base looks fresh and radiant every time.
Pink – Brighten & Blur
If you struggle with dark circles or cool-toned shadows under the eyes, Pink could be your go-to. The soft pink undertone works to counteract cool blue/purple hues, neutralising them and bringing brightness back to the area. It’s especially flattering on cool undertones and lighter skin tones, helping to conceal dullness and give tired skin a natural lift. Great choice if you want a brightening effect and a smooth, blurred finish under the eyes.
Peach – Neutralise & Add Warmth
Peach leans warmer than pink and has gentle colour correcting power with a glow-boosting twist. Peach tones neutralise blue-green shadows and work beautifully on fair to medium, warm skin tones. Because peach reflects warmth back into the skin, it’s excellent for evening out mild darkness and adding a healthy, warm finish. Opt for peach if you want warmth and colour correction in the under-eye area.
Banana – Brighten & Balance
Banana is a classic for a reason. Yellow tones are great for neutralising purple and deep discolouration, like undereye circles or bruising. Yellow also helps brighten dull skin overall and is particularly flattering for medium to tan undertones. Go for banana if you want to even out dark tones and brighten your complexion.
Quick Tip: You don’t have to stick to just one shade; many makeup pros recommend mixing shades or using different correctors in different areas for a truly customised result.
Loose Powder vs Pressed Powder: What’s the Difference?
Once you’ve colour corrected with concealer, setting it with the right powder helps lock your makeup in place, blur texture, and control shine. But should you go for loose or pressed powder? Here’s how to decide:
Loose Powder — Lightweight & Airy
Loose powders have a fine, airy texture that sets makeup with a natural finish and are especially good for baking (intense setting under eyes). Loose formulas tend to absorb oil well and are ideal if you want a photo-ready “airbrush” finish without heaviness. They’re typically applied with a sponge puff and fluffy brush and can feel lighter on the skin overall.
Pressed Powder — Convenient & Controlled
Pressed powders are compressed into a solid compact, making them great for on-the-go touch-ups and easy to apply without mess. They can offer slightly more coverage than loose powders and are handy if you want to smooth texture during the day. They’re also more travel-friendly since they’re less prone to spilling in your bag.
How to Choose Between Them
Think about your routine and lifestyle:
- Want a flawless, soft-focus finish at home? Loose powder is perfect for setting and baking.
- Need something portable for quick touch-ups? Pressed powder is your best bet.
- Have oily skin? Loose powder helps absorb excess oil and control shine.
- Prefer convenience and precision? Pressed powder offers easy, controlled application.
Now that you know which colour corrector shade works best for your skin and whether loose or pressed powder suits your routine, you can build your perfect base with confidence.
Whether you’re brightening with pink, warming with peach, or balancing with banana, and setting it all with a loose or pressed powder, Technic has everything you need to brighten, correct, and set your complexion your way.
So, which combo will you choose?
